Section 280-RICR-20-00-8.3 - DefinitionsA. For the Purpose of this regulation: 1. "Department" means Rhode Island Department of Revenue, Division of Taxation.2. "Member of the public" means any individual, firm, business, corporation, association, partnership or other group.3. "Presiding department official" means the Division of Taxation employee conducting the Public Hearing.4. "Public hearing" means the convening of Members of the Public and agency personnel for the purpose of obtaining public comment on a Proposed Rulemaking.5. "Proposed rulemaking" means a proposed new rule, proposed amendment to a rule or proposed repeal of a rule as noticed pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2.7.280 R.I. Code R. § 280-RICR-20-00-8.3